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NPR hires first general manager for podcasting
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Neal Carruth starts in the new position after Thanksgiving.
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Neal Carruth starts in the new position after Thanksgiving.
A public TV documentary questions the boundaries of humor.
KCRW was outbid for the bankrupt station.
The station will rebroadcast the news and talk programming already airing on a WBAA AM signal.
The short films will be available for just 24 hours.
NPR is getting more of its staff and outside producers involved in experimenting with ideas for new programs and show segments.
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is looking for new ways to increase revenue for community stations.
The partnership looks to explore the “depth and diversity” of Music City and the South.
Colleagues remember “the unassuming, behind-the-scenes guy who got things done.”
CPB is giving PRSS $66,000 for the project.
Producers plan to keep providing segments and other broadcast content to stations.
“How to Be a Girl” is hosted by an anonymous mother in Seattle.
More than 5 million users visited NPR.org Monday.
Kling retired in 2011 but still has plenty to say about his field.
The new host gave a preview to program directors with a mix of new and old elements.
Stations will get tips on monetization and audience engagement as part of the program.
CPB will provide an initial investment of $400,000.
The first report will air Monday.
More than two dozen public radio stations will also participate.